We are getting married twice before mid-day! Both the ceremonies will be routed in Hindu and Sikh religious rituals.
There is never any pressure to participate, please do what you are comfortable with.
There will be a breakfast between ceremonies and a lunch after both ceremonies are complete.
During the lunch there will be an opportunity to bless and take a photo with the couple. Some family and friends will give a small monetary gift ($5-$10) as part of the blessing but there is no obligation to do so!
Note: Due to religious reasons, no smoking is allowed on this property
Please refer to the Wedding Attire section for appropriate wear
The Reception is a big party with dinner and an open bar! Please consider this while arranging your transportation
It will also be very loud; consider bringing headphones/earplugs if you are bringing young children
First Maiyaan
Cleansing ceremony done to purify the bride and the groom before their big day. Yellow turmeric paste is applied to their skin by friends/family to ward off evil spirits and give them their wedding glow!
Second Maiyaan
There will be a second Maiyaan with only the Bride the next day
Mehndi Ceremony
Mehndi, also known as henna, is applied to the hand in ornate patterns. All wedding guest are welcome to have their henna done! If you get mehndi done, you will be sitting without use of your hand(s) for a period of time. It has to dry completely before you can wash your hand(s).
Jago/Sangeet Night
Jago means wake up and traditionally served as a way to invite the community to the wedding festivities. A lantern is lit and friends/family dance down the street with drums/singing songs to tell the village about the wedding. The Sangeet follows as a lively night of dancing/singing/dinner/drinks.